Posts tagged "physical custody"

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in Child Custody on Friday, May 29, 2015.

Custody disputes can be traumatic for all parties involved. Not only has a marriage or relationship ended, but now everyone has to deal with the issue of child custody, which may cause even more damage for the parents and the child than the divorce.

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, April 29, 2015.

Parents in Texas who are divorcing or who have never been married and must negotiate child custody may be interested in the results of a study from Sweden. According to the researchers, children whose parents do not live together may be more stable when they split their time between the households of both parents than when they spend most of their time with only one parent.

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in Child Custody on Friday, March 20, 2015.

When people hear the phrase "parental alienation", many aren't sure what to make of it. However, this is a term commonly referred to in child custody hearings, and it is used to describe an effect that a parent's actions toward the other parent have on a child. it is certainly not something a parent wants to be accused of promoting, as a parent who is exhibiting behavior that is characterized as parental alienation could face repercussions in child custody decisions.

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in Child Custody on Friday, December 19, 2014.

When deciding to separate from your spouse, you both may have some questions. For divorcing couples who have children, there are a few different ways that child custody can be handled. As always, it is best to keep the best interests of the child in mind when making this decision. There are a few different types of child custody that divorcing couples should be aware of.

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in Child Custody on Friday, November 14, 2014.

Going through the process of a divorce is clearly a very stressful experience. With all of the details that need to be attended to in addition to the emotional issues involved, it can be a difficult situation to handle. This stress can be compounded when children are involved. While child custody is a complex process, there are some general elements that one can keep in mind to more clearly understand it.

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in Child Custody on Friday, November 7, 2014.

Usually, family law is handled and regulated at the state level. Occasionally, legislation comes down from above. "Above" means legislation mandated by the federal government. One act in particular has been adopted by most states. It is the Uniform Child Custody Act or UCCA, and Texas has adopted the legislation.

On behalf of Michael Tracton of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. posted in Child Custody on Friday, May 16, 2014.

Of all the issues that come up in Texas divorces, child custody disputes may be the most emotionally charged. All too often, parents unknowingly treat their children like bargaining chips in a play to get the most out of a divorce, regardless of what's best for the child.

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